Dara Torres

Expert on

  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Motivational
  • Olympic /Olympians
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Peak Performance
  • Personal Growth
  • Resilience

Fee Range

$30,000–$50,000

Travels from

MA, US

Biography

Dara Torres is an American swimming legend and an inspiration in the world of sports. Known as one of the fastest female swimmers in history, Dara made her international swimming debut at just 14 years old and competed in her first Olympics in 1984. Over a remarkable career spanning five Olympic Games, Dara earned 12 medals, including three silver medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where, at age 41, she became the oldest swimmer ever to compete in the Games. Her electrifying performance in the 50-meter freestyle, where she missed the gold by just 1/100th of a second, captivated audiences around the world, showcasing her athleticism and grace under pressure.

Beyond her Olympic achievements, Dara has broken barriers as a commentator on networks like Fox News, ESPN, and the Discovery Channel, and she was the first female athlete featured in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. In 2009, she was honored with the ESPY Award for Best Comeback and was named one of the Top Female Athletes of the Decade by Sports Illustrated. Dara is also a best-selling author, sharing her experiences and motivational insights in Age is Just a Number: Achieve Your Dreams At Any Stage in Your Life and Gold Medal Fitness: A Revolutionary 5-Week Program. With her dynamic career and dedication to empowering others, Dara Torres continues to be an inspiring voice on resilience, fitness, and the pursuit of dreams at any age.

Speaker Videos

Never Give Up Your Dream

Dara Torres shares her incredible story about defying the odds. As one of the most successful Olympians of all time, Torres experienced tremendous success at the 2008 Beijing Olympics where she was the oldest member of the U.S. Olympic Swim Team. In a presentation filled with humor and inspiration, Torres tells the audience that age and experience are advantages. “Use them to achieve your goals,” she says. She encourages audiences not to give up on their dreams and to fully embrace the sacrifice and dedication required to achieve what may initially seem impossible.

Age is Just a Number

Sharing the lessons of her inspiring, Silver Medal-winning Olympic journey at the age of 41, Dara Torres shows audiences that anything is possible. The oldest Olympian in swimming history, Torres reveals the training required, but most importantly, the positive attitude and mind set needed to accomplish goals and overcome obstacles. Torres’ motivational personal journey demonstrates that it is never too late to achieve your dreams.